Sure. Some tourists have had the horror of finding hair or other unwanted things in their food at Parisian cafes. Also, there are cases where the food was not as fresh as it should be, like stale pastries in some bakeries.
There are also stories about strange noises coming from certain areas of the park after closing. Some employees claim to have heard unexplained creaking and moaning sounds, as if the park had a life of its own. It gives an eerie feeling, especially when they are alone doing their closing duties.
Well, once I got pickpocketed right in front of the Eiffel Tower. I was just taking a photo and suddenly felt a slight tug. By the time I realized, my wallet was gone. It was so frustrating as it had all my money, cards and ID. I had to spend hours at the police station trying to report it and then figure out how to get money to continue my trip.
The Catacombs of Paris are filled with horror stories. There was a story of a group of friends who went exploring. They got lost and found themselves in a chamber filled with skulls arranged in a strange pattern. As they tried to find their way out, they noticed that some of the skulls seemed to be following their movements. It was as if the dead were watching them. The air grew colder, and they heard faint screams in the distance. They eventually managed to find an exit, but they were forever haunted by the experience. The catacombs have a way of getting into your head and making you feel as if you're in a different, more terrifying world.
Sure. There's a story about a ghostly carriage that is said to roam the streets of Paris at night. It's an old - fashioned carriage drawn by spectral horses, and it passes by silently. People who have claimed to see it say it gives off an eerie feeling.
There is also 'The Elegance of the Hedgehog' which is set in Paris. While not directly about a house, it does give a sense of the Parisian architecture and the places where the characters live, which could include houses.
Sure. 'The Hunchback of Notre - Dame' by Victor Hugo is a classic Paris - related novel. It's set in Paris and tells the story of Quasimodo, the hunchback of Notre - Dame cathedral.
One horror story is about the feeling of being lost in the endless tunnels. People have reported strange noises echoing in the dark. It's as if the souls of the past are trying to communicate. Some say they've felt cold hands brushing against them, though it could just be the cold air and their own fear playing tricks on them.
One common horror story is getting scammed at tourist attractions. There are people who will try to sell you 'cheap' souvenirs that turn out to be overpriced junk. Another is the long queues everywhere. I once waited for three hours just to get into the Louvre. It was exhausting. And also, the public transport can be a nightmare. Trains are often overcrowded and sometimes late, which can mess up your whole day's itinerary.
Sure. There was a Paris school girl who volunteered to teach younger students how to play musical instruments. She was very passionate about music and wanted to pass on her knowledge. This made a big difference in the younger kids' lives as they developed a new love for music.
One could consider 'The Paris Wife' by Paula McLain. It tells the story of Hadley Richardson, Ernest Hemingway's first wife, and their life in Paris which was intertwined with the world of books and writing at that time. Another option is 'Midnight in Paris' which, while it's a film, also has a book adaptation. It's about a modern - day writer who travels back in time to the Paris of the 1920s, a golden age for literature.